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How to Run a PHP File in XAMPP: 5 Easy Steps
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Published onAugust 2, 2024
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Running PHP files locally can be a breeze with XAMPP. If you’re new to this, don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process step-by-step. Let’s dive into how to run a PHP file in XAMPP quickly and easily.
How do I run a PHP file using XAMPP?
1. Installing XAMPP
Installing XAMPP sets up a local web server environment, allowing you to run and test PHP scripts on your machine without needing an external web server.
2. Starting XAMPP and Apache
3. Creating and saving a PHP File
Saving your PHP file in the htdocs directory is important because this directory is the root folder for your local server, enabling the server to locate and run your scripts.
4. Running the PHP file in a browser
Running your PHP file through the browser ensures that the PHP code is executed on the server side and the result is displayed on the client side.
5. Using phpMyAdmin with XAMPP
Using phpMyAdmin provides a graphical interface for managing your MySQL databases, making it easier to perform database operations without needing to write SQL commands manually.
Additional tips and troubleshooting
These additional tips help ensure a smoother development experience and resolve common issues encountered while running PHP files using XAMPP.
By following these steps, you can install, set up, and run PHP files using XAMPP, making local web development easier and more efficient. Always keep your XAMPP updated and regularly back up your projects to prevent data loss.
If you want to handle the files differently, here’s our list of thebest software to open PHP files on Windows.
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Claudiu Andone
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
